12/29/2023 0 Comments All in with marshmallow bitsGiving them space to breathe by not overlapping them will help to eliminate that. Condensation might form and that’s normal. If you plan to give previously frozen confections as a gift, lay them out on a wire cooling rack in a single layer to thaw out. You can freeze these for up to three months. The goal is to keep all of that freshness locked in! I like to place a sheet of plastic wrap over the top of the container before pushing the lid on. I use thesequite often when freezing baked goods. The container must be freezer friendly! You’ll want to ensure a very tight-fitting lid too. Marshmallow Caramel Balls can be frozen! Once they are completely chilled, pile them into a clean, food-safe container. Most no-bake confections are made without the need to freeze them for long periods of time, but they can be frozen. Let them sit at room temperature for 5 minutes and they’re ready! When you want one, two, or half a dozen, take them out of the container and place them in a single layer on a plate. But, others most certainly will not! If in doubt, store them in a food-safe container in your fridge. Some of them will stay fresh in a cookie jar or food-safe container with a lid for 3-5 days if left to sit on your kitchen countertop. When it comes to most no-bake confections, they taste best at room temperature, but they don’t hold up well to being left out on your countertop for long periods of time. Once all marshmallows are coated, transfer the platter to the fridge and chill for 2 hours before serving. Place coated marshmallows on a parchment-lined platter. Transfer the marshmallow to the bowl of crushed cereal and turn to fully coat. Tap the fork gently on the side of the bowl to encourage the excess caramel to drip off. Use the fork to lift the marshmallow out. Use a fork to push the marshmallow down into the caramel until fully submerged. Working with one marshmallow at a time, drop it into the warm caramel. Continue to microwave the mixture in 30-second increments until all of the ingredients are melted together and well combined. Place the unwrapped caramels, butter, and sweetened condensed milk into a microwave-safe bowl. Pop it back into the microwave for 30 seconds to get it back to its melty, gooey consistency. Because this recipe makes about 48 treats, the caramel mixture can cool down and get very thick. For example, my friend, Alvena, prepared her version of these balls using a double boiler to melt the caramels and condensed milk mixture. I love those things! A few years ago, I used them on a chocolate bark recipe and they were amazing! I cannot wait to get to the US to do some shopping again! This time, I’m going to stock my pantry really well!Įveryone has their own way of making things, and I’m no different. In the United States, you can find Kraft Caramel Bits. You can use Mackintosh’s caramels, which I think is a Scottish-made candy. I used Kraft because it’s a brand I trust when baking. Even if you do, you have the option of using other brands. I’m including this tidbit of information because you might not have access to Kraft caramels. In my neck of the woods, caramels are usually found in packs weighing 246 grams, so I needed 3 packages. To take out the guesswork for you, 90 individual caramels translate to about 740 grams. Most commonly, unless you are shopping at a baking supply or bulk store, Kraft caramels are sold in bags. I mentioned in the ingredient list above that you will need 90 individual Kraft caramels to make this recipe. In this case, I used real marshmallows, because he didn’t want to be tempted to eat any! You can 100% use Dandies Vegan Marshmallows in this recipe. Sounds gross, doesn’t it!? So, I was quite happy to find vegan marshmallows, and now I can make more marshmallow treats. Gelatin is made with collagen from animal parts, so obviously, he isn’t going to eat anything with marshmallows in it. He loves chocolate!Īs you know, Dear Reader, John.e is a vegetarian and marshmallows have gelatin in them. In some cases, especially if I make something with chocolate, John.e refuses to let me get rid of it. I bake a lot, so it’s quite common to try one or two of whatever it is and package the rest up for a friend or a neighbour. I’m one of those people who will eat one or two of something and then I don’t want to see it anymore. Ha! When it comes to snacks and treats, I’m all about salty snacks. I do love them, but after just one or two, I seem to go into sugar shock. I used to not make many confections with marshmallows until recently. MARSHMALLOWS ARE OFTEN USED IN NO-BAKE TREATS
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